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BROOKINGS, S.D. - South Dakotans Talking Project hosts its first three events October 17, 18 and 21.

If killing your community is your ultimate goal, then Doug Griffiths, a young, well-spoken member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta lists “not involving youth” as a great way to do just that.  Mr. Griffiths sites youth as anyone age 35 and younger, and strongly advises not relegating that group to the sidelines when it comes to making community decisions.  Young adults have energy and ideas, are great volunteers, and are the future of your community.

Community organizations and groups are often well-established machines – organized, managed and doing the same types of things for a long period of time.

That type of long-term management can certainly insure continuity.  But, it is not always conducive to creativity, inclusivity or flexibility.

The ability of boards and organizations to function at high levels of performance over time means that they remain agile and flexible.  This can be accomplished by insuring that the organization provides itself with routine training that provides it with tools and strategies that position it to function efficiently.